Coyote stuns observers by braving rough waters to swim to Alcatraz

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ramon Antonio VargasJanuary 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Coyote stuns observers by braving rough waters to swim to Alcatraz

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A coyote was observed swimming from the San Francisco area to Alcatraz Island on January 11th, stunning onlookers and marking a possible first for the species. A tourist captured video of the coyote's 1.25-mile swim across the bay to the former prison island. The sighting was reported to Alcatraz park rangers, but the coyote disappeared before it could be located. Experts speculate the coyote may have been seeking new territory due to population pressures. While its exact motivation remains unknown, the coyote's arrival on Alcatraz has generated significant interest.

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CBS 30% Golden Gate National Recreation Area 40% Janet Kessler ×240% Golden Gate Bridge 50% US National Park Service 50% Alcatraz City Cruises 60% SFGate ×260% Aidan Moore ×470% San Francisco ×580% Alcatraz ×1090%

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Alcatraz

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